Local Articles on LGBT Issues:
PLEASE NOTE : This page is open to all historical articles related to LGBT history in Champaign/Urbana. However, a portion of these articles were written during periods of history when discrimination and ignorance towards LGBTQ people was much more socially accepted. For the sake of portraying our local history accurately1, (legitimate) news articles that portray disagreeable ideas, instances of discrimination, etc. are encouraged not to be deleted. Instead, please mark such articles with a "[TW]" before the title to indicate "trigger warning"2, and/or with a "[D]" to indicate articles that include or disagreeable/discriminating. Uppercase letters should be used for strongly "triggering" and/or disagreeable content (such as blatant insulting discrimination, descriptions of violence, etc.). Likewise, lowercase letters should be used to indicate if an article does not have strongly/blatant disagreeable and/or triggering content, but has content that could be disagreeable to some readers.
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| "PrideFest 2019 will be September 27-29" by Julie McClure | Smile Politely |
local news - lgbt, PrideFest, announcement |
Click here to read this article online | June 28, 2019 |
| "Community was on display at CU Pride" by Julie McClure and Kwamé Thomas | Smile Politely |
local news - lgbt, PrideFest, photo essay |
Click here to read this article online | Sept. 17, 2018 |
| "Get ready for PrideFest 2018" by Erin Ewoldt | Smile Politely |
local news - lgbt, PrideFest, preview |
Click here to read this article online | Sept. 12, 2018 |
| "Building bridges by Queering Faith" by Julie McClure | Smile Politely |
local news (campus) - lgbt, religion, Leah Robberts-Mosser, Ari Naveh, interview |
Click here to read this article online | Feb. 21, 2018 |
| "Mark your calendars for CU PrideFest in September" by Julie McClure | Smile Politely |
local news - lgbt, PrideFest, announcement |
Click here to read this article online | June 8, 2018 |
| "The UP Center is hosting a community town hall" by Julie McClure | Smile Politely |
local news (Champaign County) - lgbt, announcement |
Click here to read this article online | Sept. 25, 2017 |
| "Queens, Glitter and Rainbows: It’s time for C-U Pride 2017" by Nika Lucks | Smile Politely |
local news - lgbt, PrideFest, Josh Laskowski, Justin Johnson, interview |
Click here to read this article online | Sept. 15, 2017 |
| "A need for community: the history of queer spaces in C-U" by Jacqueline Hannah | Smile Politely |
local news (Champaign county) - Chester Street Bar, lgbt history in Champaign County |
Click here to read this article online | Sept. 13, 2017 |
| "Love Wins" by Matthew Gladney | Smile Politely |
opinion - lgbt, PrideFest |
Click here to read this article online | Sept. 17, 2015 |
| "Pride Festival 2015 announced" by Sam Logan | Smile Politely |
local news - lgbt, PrideFest |
Click here to read this article online | July 8, 2015 |
| "A growing group of allies: The GSA at Centennial is 10 years old" by Tom Pauly | Smile Politely |
local news - lgbt, Gay-Straight Alliance Day, Centennial High School |
Click here to read this article online | June 4, 2015 |
| "Today declared Gay-Straight Alliance Day in Champaign by Mayor Feinen" by Tom Pauly | Smile Politely |
local news - lgbt, Gay-Straight Alliance Day |
Click here to read this article online | June 3, 2015 |
| "SP Radio Podcast: Pride Fest 2014" by Sean Purvines | Smile Politely |
local news - lgbt, PrideFest, podcast (podcast begins at 1:51) |
Click here to read this article online | Sept. 3, 2014 |
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"Champaign embraces LGBT culture" by Taylor Odisho |
The Daily Illini |
local/state news - Champaign-Urbana, LGBT inclusion, campus, sexuality, social climate |
Click here to read this article online | Dec. 5, 2013 |
| "Emerald City owners: closure will 'get stress out of our lives'" by Don Dodson | The News Gazette |
local news - Emerald City, local businesses, gay bar, nightlife, Champaign |
Click here to read this article online | Nov. 5, 2013 |
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"Emerald City Lounge closes its doors" by Tracy Nectoux |
Smile Politely |
local news - lgbt, Emerald City Lounge, Champaign, nightlife, local business |
Click here to read this article online | Nov. 1, 2013 |
| "Teens reach out to community in support of same-sex marriage bill" by Megan Jones | The Daily Illini |
local news - lgbtq rights, marriage, equality, activism, Planned Parenthood, Illinois Unites for Marriage, SB10 |
Click here to read this article online | Oct. 8, 2013 |
| "The 4th Annual Reel It UP Film Festival begins tonight" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
local news - lgbt, Reel It UP Film Festival preview, UP Center of Champaign County, Heath Peterson, interview |
Click here to read this article online | June 4, 2013 |
| "“Mastering the mess”: In the Family" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
film review - gay, Ebertfest, Roger Ebert's Film Festival |
Click here to read this article online | Apr. 17, 2013 |
| "SP Radio Podcast: Turn it UP! 2013" by Jason Brown | Smile Politely |
local news - lgbt, UP Center of Champaign County, variety show, Tom Meibach, Justin Powell, interview, podcast (link to podcast is dead) |
Click here to read this article online | Apr. 10, 2013 |
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"Diversity encompasses much more than just skin color" by Ta'les Love |
The Daily Illini |
opinion - diversity, inclusion, Obama, race, gender, sexuality |
Click here to read this article online | Jan. 30, 2013 |
| "'Gays on Ice' brings diverse students together to skate" by Maddie Rehayem | The Daily Illini |
local news - campus, students, lgbt center, social events |
Click here to read this article online | Jan. 28, 2013 |
| "Staging a dream come true" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
theatre preview - gay, theatre preview, Mathew Green, interview |
Click here to read this article online | Jan. 25, 2013 |
| "Obama demands equality for all at his 2nd inauguration" by Associated Press | The Daily Illini |
national news - President Obama, lgbt rights, Washington |
Click here to read this article online | Jan. 22, 2013 |
| "Obama's speech gives us hope for the future" by Joanna Rothenberg | The Daily Illini |
opinion/national news - lgbt rights, President Obama |
Click here to read this article online | Jan. 24, 2013 |
| "Marriage equality advocates push for January vote" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
local/state news -
gay, lesbian, bisexual rights |
Click here to read this article online | Dec. 14, 2012 |
| "Supreme Court can make positive social change with gay marriage decision" by The Daily Illini Editorial Board | The Daily Illini |
opinion/national news - lgbt rights, DOMA, supreme court, marriage |
Click here to read this article online | Dec. 13, 2012 |
| "No progress in Mormon Church’s new stance on homosexuality" by Adam Huska | The Daily Illini |
opinion/national news - lgbt rights, prop 8, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, DOMA |
Click here to read this article online | Dec. 13, 2012 |
| "AP Stylebook’s stance on the word ‘homophobia’ commendable but a losing battle" | The Daily Illini |
opinion - homophobia, Associated Press |
Click here to read this article online | Dec. 9, 2012 |
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"Same-sex marriage cases get Supreme Court Review" by Mark Sherman (AP) |
The News Gazette |
national news - marriage, law, lgbt rights, local paper covers national news |
Dec. 8, 2012 |
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| "Marriage Equality: Why It Matters" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
state news - gay, lesbian, bisexual rights, marriage equality |
Click here to read this article online | Dec. 7, 2012 |
| "Star Performer: Female impersonator performs to help promote LGBT community" by Sari Lesk | The Daily Illini |
local news/opinion - activism, lgbt community, sexuality, gender, drag, entertainment, nightlife |
Click here to read this article online | Dec. 6, 2012 |
| "World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil today, West Side Park" by Lena Hann | Smile Politely |
local news - gay, AIDS Day, Greater Community AIDS Project |
Click here to read this article online | Dec. 1, 2012 |
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"Augustana College to allow same-sex ceremonies" by associated press |
The News Gazette |
state news - Augustana College, marriage, Rock Island, local paper covers state news |
Nov. 29, 2012 |
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| "Coming out is an individual obligation, not a community decision" by Adam Huska | The Daily Illini |
opinion - coming out, marriage, Dan Savage, It Gets Better |
Click here to read this article online | Nov. 29, 2012 |
| "Conversion therapy: The left thing to do" by Joanna Rothenberg | The Daily Illini |
opinion - minorities, discrimination, homophobia, conversion therapy |
Click here to read this article online | Nov. 28, 2012 |
| "Coffee with Jerris" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
interview - gay, lesbian, bisexual, Christianity, Jerris Duncan, Grace Community Church, interviews |
Click here to read this article online | Nov. 26, 2012 |
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"Advocates Say Illinois Could Approve Gay Marriage" by Sara Burnett |
The News Gazette |
state news - marriage, Illinois, law, lgbt rights, advocacy, local paper covers state news |
Nov. 19, 2012 |
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| "Gay marriage supported by people not just president" by Adam Huska | The Daily Illini |
opinion - marriage, lgbt rights, national news, President Obama, law, Gallup Poll, Maryland, politics |
Click here to read this article online | Nov. 14, 2012 |
| "Social issues sink the Republican party" by Brian Siegel | The Daily Illini |
opinion - lgbt rights, marriage, politics, election 2012 |
Click here to read this article online | Nov. 13, 2012 |
| "Voters gain power to determine state laws on social issues" | The Daily Illini |
national news - marriage, voting, lgbt rights |
Click here to read this article online | Nov. 11, 2012 |
| "Election includes historic votes on US social policy" by Associated Press | The Daily Illini |
national news - marijuana, gay rights, marriage, 2012 election |
Click here to read this article online | Nov. 7, 2012 |
| "John Bambenek, Republican challenger for 52nd: "We need to start from scratch"" | The Daily Illini |
local news (Champaign) - politics, lgbt rights, marriage |
Click here to read this article online | Oct. 30, 2012 |
| "Michael Frerichs, Democratic incumbent in 52nd: "Highest priority is education"" | The Daily Illini |
local news (Champaign) - politics, lgbt rights, marriage |
Click here to read this article online | Oct. 30, 2012 |
| "The Ill. 13th Congreassional District: A breakdown" | The Daily Illini |
local news (Champaign) - politics, lgbt rights, marriage |
Click here to read this article online | Oct. 30, 2012 |
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"Davis for Congress" by The News Gazette |
The News Gazette |
local news - endorsement, politics, social issues, campaign, congress, marriage |
Oct. 28, 2012 |
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"Hate Crime Laws are Two Edged Sword" by The News Gazette |
The News Gazette |
opinion piece - hate crime laws, anti-gay violence, laws, politics |
Oct. 26, 2012 |
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| "Boy Scouts of America 'perversion files' reveal decade long child abuse scandal" by Adam Huska | The Daily Illini |
opinion - Boy Scouts of America, discrimination, scandal |
Click here to read this article online | Oct. 25, 2012 |
| "Religious right wrong on civil liberties" by Brian Siegel | The Daily Illini |
opinion - Mitt Romney, GOP, marriage, politics, Ron Paul, DOMA, HRC, lgbt rights
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Click here to read this article online | Oct. 16, 2012 |
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"Disagreement, but no fireworks, in debate between 52nd Senate Candidates" by Tom Kacich |
The News Gazette |
local news (Champaign) - politics, senate race, gay marriage (mentioned) |
Oct. 18, 2012 |
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"Supremes will be back in news" by The News Gazette |
The News Gazette |
national news - local paper covers national news, gay marriage, DOMA |
Oct. 9, 2012 |
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| "Conversion ‘therapy’ unhelpful, degrading" by Adam Huska | The Daily Illini |
opinion - sexual orientation, conversion therapy, Grey's Anatomy |
Click here to read this article online | Oct. 4, 2012 |
| "'Gaysian' student talks about LGBT struggles" by Garrett Williams | The Daily Illini |
local news (campus) - Kevin Ng, minorities, students, intercultural relations, |
Click here to read this article online | Oct. 2, 2012 |
| "The Queen Diva of New Orleans comes to C-U" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
concert preview - gay, Big Freedia, interview, Pygmalion Music Festival |
Click here to read this article online | Sept. 27, 2012 |
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"Company chicken in face of threats" by The News Gazette |
The News Gazette |
state news / opinion piece - Chik-fil-a, gay marriage, government |
Sept. 24, 2012 |
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"EveryoneIsGay.com advice website tours college, high schools" - from a news release |
Windy City Times |
national news/local mention - lgbt youth, social climate, campus, Everyoneisgay.com, activism |
Click here to read this article online | Sept. 11, 2012 |
| "C-U Pride Fest: A review in pictures" by Tracy Nectoux and Eric Ponder | Smile Politely |
local news (C-U) - lgbt, pridefest review, UP Center of Champaign County, photo essay |
Click here to read this article online | Sept. 11, 2012 |
| "Jariko returns to Illinois to perform at Pride" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
concert preview - gay, pridefest, Jeriko, interview |
Click here to read this article online | Sept. 6, 2012 |
| "Both presidential candidates fall short of offering LGBT equality" by Ryan Weber | The Daily Illini |
opinions/national news - politics, marriage, presidential race, lgbt rights |
Click here to read this article online | Sept. 5, 2012 |
| "The third annual C-U Pride Fest happens this weekend" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
local news - lgbt, pridefest, UP Center of Champaign County |
Click here to read this article online | Sept. 4, 2012 |
| "Talent Night at Emerald City Lounge" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
local news - lgbt, talent shows, Emerald City Lounge, Amy Myers, interview |
Click here to read this article online | Aug. 29, 2012 |
| "SP Radio Podcast: C-U Pride Fest 2012" by John Steinbacher | Smile Politely |
local news - lgbt, PrideFest, podcast (the link to the podcast is dead) |
Click here to read this article online | Aug. 29, 2012 |
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"Daily Dose: Local history, Great news for Rockford Area, UI called gay-friendly" by Tom Kacich |
The News Gazette |
local news (campus) - campus pride, University of Illinois, gay-friendly |
Aug. 23, 2012 |
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| "'Eat Mor Chikin' is more than just a sandwich" by Nora Ibrahim | The Daily Illini |
opinion - Chik-fil-A, consumerism, homophobia, gay rights, politics |
Click here to read this article online | Aug. 22, 2012 |
| "CEOs anti-gay values help Chik-fil-A" by Ryan Weber | The Daily Illini |
opinion/national news - Chik-fil-A, protests, marketing |
Click here to read this article online | Aug. 22, 2012 |
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"Resolution on gay-pride day not on Champaign County Board's Agenda" by Tom Kacich
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The News Gazette |
local news (Champaign) - LGBT Pride Day, Champaign County Board, voting |
Aug. 14, 2012 |
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"Chicken for a cause: Anti-boycott draws crowd" by Julie Wurth |
The News Gazette |
local news (Urbana/campus) - Chik-fil-A, politics, free speech, homophobia, University of Illinois |
Aug. 2, 2012 |
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"Tough to Swallow Litmus-Test" by The News Gazette |
The News Gazette |
opinion piece - marriage, same-sex marriage, politics |
July 31, 2012 |
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"Illinois Eagle Scout Returns Medal to Protest Gay Ban" by Associated Press |
The News Gazette |
state news - boy scouts, discrimination, gay ban, Oak Park |
July 30, 2012 |
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| "Marriage lawsuit is still on" by The News Gazette | The News Gazette |
opinion piece - same-sex marriage, editorial, lawsuit |
Click here to read this article online | July 6, 2012 |
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"Paxton priest agrees to take Paxton Record suit to Ford County" by Noelle McGee |
The News Gazette |
local news (Central Illinois) - gay rights, law suit |
July 4, 2012 |
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| "Putting fear and prejudice on trial: 8, the Play" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
theatre review - gay, lesbian, bisexual civil rights, Proposition 8, interview, Mathew Green |
Click here to read this article online | June 29, 2012 |
| "Welcome to the family" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
local news - gay, drag, Emerald City Lounge, preview of performance by Alyssa Edwards, Amy Myers Ramirez, interview |
Click here to read this article online | June 26, 2013 |
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"Legal politicking leaves bad taste" by The News Gazette |
The News Gazette |
opinion piece, state news - gay rights, law, marriage, politics |
June 25, 2012 |
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| "Performing for our pleasure once again: God-Des & She" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
concert preview - lesbian, God-Des & She, Amy Myers, interview |
Click here to read this article online | June 19, 2012 |
| "Local indie film seeks to give realistic focus to LGBT issues" by Ryan Weber | The Daily Illini |
local news (campus) - Scary Normal, indie film, lgbt identity |
Click here to read this article online | June 17, 2012 |
| [d] "Sequence of letters to the editor on same-sex marriage and the Bible" by The News Gazette | The News Gazette |
opinions - editorial, same-sex marriage, homosexuality, law, religion |
Click here to read this article online | June 13, 2012 |
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"The longings of... a beautiful boy" by Christian Gollayan |
The News Gazette |
gender roles, lgbt issues, bullying, people, society |
June 10, 2012 |
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| "Saving Face: “Sometimes your body knows what you really want”" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
film review - lesbian, Reel It UP Film Festival, UP Center of Champaign County |
Click here to read this article online | June 8, 2012 |
| "Reel It UP returns to C-U" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
local news - lgbt, Reel It UP Film Festival preview, UP Center of Champaign County |
Click here to read this article online | June 4, 2012 |
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"Suits filed in effort to legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois" by associated press |
The News Gazette |
state news - local paper covering state news, marriage, gay rights, Illinois |
May 30, 2012 |
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| "Illinois Senate rejects anti-bullying legislation" by associated press | The News Gazette |
state news - anti-bullying law, government, homosexuality, schools, Illinois |
Click here to read this article online | May 22, 2012 |
| "Your Voice: Obama on Gay Marriage" by Nora Ibrahim | The Daily Illini |
opinions - campus, students, gay rights, President Obama, national news, politics, marriage |
Click here to read this article online | May 14, 2012 |
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"Quinn Strengthens his Backing of Gay Marriage" by associated press |
The News Gazette |
state news - local paper covers Illinois news, politics, marriage, gay rights, Pat Quinn, Obama |
May 14, 2012 |
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| "Governor Quinn joins the president in support of marriage equality" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
state news - Pat Quinn, marriage, gay, lesbian, bisexual civil rights |
Click here to read this article online | May 11 2012 |
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"Obama Gay Marriage Support Seen as World Precedent" by associated press |
The News Gazette |
national news - local newspaper covers national news, Barack Obama, politics, president, gay rights, marriage |
May 10, 2012 |
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"Obama, backing gay marriage, on fundraising tour" by associated press |
The News Gazette |
national news - local newspaper covers national news, Barack Obama, marriage, gay rights, politics, Joe Biden |
May 10, 2012 |
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"Romney Stands by his Opposition to Gay Marriage" by associated press |
The News Gazette |
national news - local newspaper covers national news, Mitt Romney, presidential campaign, gay rights, marriage |
May 10, 2012 |
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| "Ashes to Ashes | Rust to Rust" | Smile Politely |
local news - gay, preview, music, DJ Randall Ellison, DJ SorceryKid, Nekromancy, Gothic Prom, Chester Street Bar |
Click here to read this article online | May 7, 2012 |
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"Catholic school's headmaster sues paper for libel" by Noelle McGee |
The News Gazette |
local news (Central Illinois) Danville, gay advocacy, controversy, lawsuit |
April 24, 2012 |
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"AIDS remains serious threat, activist warns" by Debra Pressey |
The News Gazette |
local news (Champaign) - health, GCAP, sex education, HIV, Greater Community AIDS Project of East Central Illinois, Mike Benner |
April 24, 2012 |
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| "Students recognize Day of Silence to raise awreness of LGBT identity" by Thomas Thoren | The Daily Illini |
local news (campus) - awareness, Day of Silence, students, bullying |
Click here to read this article online | April 20, 2012 |
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"Central Senior Wins State Poetry Contest, Will Compete for National Title" by Meg Dickinson |
The News Gazette |
local news (Champaign) - community members, Central High School, GSA member |
April 9, 2012 |
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| "Looking beyond gender stereotypes: Drag shows about art, not orientation" by Sari Lesk | The Daily Illini |
local news (campus) - drag, gender, gender identification, drag show |
Click here to read this article online | Apr. 2, 2012 |
| "Spotlight: Drag shows in Champaign-Urbana, Part IV" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
local news - lesbian, drag, Emerald City Lounge, Amy Myers, interview |
Click here to read this article online | Mar. 20, 2012 |
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"Democrat candidates for 13th District debate" by Tom Kacich |
The News Gazette |
local news - primaries, Matt Goetten, David Gill, debate, gay marriage |
March 15, 2012 |
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| "Founder of Muslim LGBT support group visits campus" by Claire Everett | The Daily Illini |
local news (campus) - Islam, students, LGBT Muslims |
Click here to read this article online |
March 8, 2012 |
| "Indian media downplays behavior, triggering Clementi's suicide" by Nishat Khan | The Daily Illini |
opinion - Tyler Clementi, bullying, the Indian media |
Click here to read this article online | Feb. 29, 2012 |
| "Local activists represent C-U at national conference" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
national news, local news - lgbt, UP Center of Champaign County, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, NGLTF, National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change, Kevin Bowersox-Johnson, Megan Paceley, interviews |
Click here to read this article online | Feb. 23, 2012 |
| Newscast Audio Clip: Feb. 8, 5:00 pm | The Daily Illini |
state news - house bill to legalize gay marriage in Illinois |
Click here to read this article online | Feb. 8, 2012 |
| "Marriage equality bill introduced in Illinois" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
state news - gay, lesbian, bisexual civil rights, marriage, Greg Harris, Deb Mell, Kelly Cassidy, Illinois General Assembly, Religious Freedom-Marriage Act. |
Click here to read this article online | Feb. 8, 2012 |
| "Candidates must acknowledge gay rights" by Daily Illini Editorial Board | The Daily Illini |
national news/opinion - gay rights, marriage, politics |
Click here to read this article online | Feb. 8, 2012 |
| "Illinois lawmakers introduce bill to legalize gay marriage" - Daily Illini Staff Report | The Daily Illini |
state news - lgbt rights, marriage, politics, Illiniois law |
Click here to read this article online | Feb. 8, 2012 |
| "Illinois lawmakers file bill for marriage equality" - Daily Illini Staff Report | The Daily Illini |
state news - lgbt rights, marriage, politics, law |
Click here to read this article online | Feb. 8, 2012 |
| "Illini Union Board, LGBT Center to host "Gays on Ice"" - Staff Report | The Daily Illini |
local news (campus) - students, lgbt center, ILlini Union, events |
Click here to read this article online | Jan. 31, 2012 |
| "Spotlight: Drag shows in Champaign-Urbana, Part III" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
local news - gay, drag show review, Chester Street Bar |
Click here to read this article online | Jan. 25, 2012 |
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"Rights panel delays hearing over gay pair rejected by B&Bs" by Will Brumleve |
The News Gazette |
state/area news (Central IL) - gay rights, civil union, discrimination |
Jan 15, 2012 |
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| "Spotlight: Drag shows in Champaign-Urbana, Part II" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
local news - gay, drag, Justin Johnson, interview |
Click here to read this article online | Dec. 15, 2011 |
| "Spotlight: Drag shows in Champaign-Urbana, Part I" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
local news - gay, drag show review, Emerald City Lounge |
Click here to read this article online | Dec. 14, 2011 |
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"Consultant outlines ideas for attracting firms owned by minorities, females for UI contracts" by Julie Wurth |
The News Gazette |
local news (Urbana/campus) - University of Illinois, diversity, minorities, lgbt, businesses, rebranding |
Dec. 4, 2011 |
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"LGBTQ youth at higher risk of suicide" by United Press International |
UPI Health News |
national news/local mention - suicide, youth, research, psychology, University of Illinois, College of Education, Joseph Robinson, Dorothy Espelage |
Click here to read this article online | Dec. 15, 2011 |
| "I have a friend named Jesus, and he’s a Phreak" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
theatre preview (C-U) gay, R. Dale Smith, interview |
Click here to read this article online | Oct. 12, 2011 |
| "Education research shows LGBTQ-identified students at higher risk than straight-identified students" | Phys.org |
national news/local mention - suicide, youth, research, psychology, University of Illinois, College of Education, Joseph Robinson, Dorothy Espelage |
Click here to read this article online | Oct. 12, 2011 |
| "Performing for our pleasure on National Coming Out Day: God-Des & She" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
concert preview - lesbian, God-Dess & She, interview |
Click here to read this article online | Oct. 10, 2011 |
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"GOP candidates for state Senate speak at Tea Party forum" by Tom Kacich |
The News Gazette |
state/area news (Central IL) - Danville, politics, senate, Republican, Illinois General Assembly, Tea Party, gay marriage, oppose gay marriage, gay rights |
Sept. 14, 2011 |
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"Champaign-Urbana Celebrates Gay Pride" by GoPride.com News Staff |
Chicago Pride |
local news (Chicago coverage) - pride, events, lgbt rights, lgbt community, marriage equality, lgbt families, Central Illinois |
Click here to read this article online. | Aug. 21, 2011 |
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"Ousting Catholic Charities not the idea" by The News Gazette |
The News Gazette |
opinion piece - gay marriage, civil unions, gay rights, Catholic Church, John Schmidt, Pat Quinn, foster care, adoption, state laws, Illinois |
Aug. 21, 2011 |
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"Family Picks: One last blast of summer" by Julie Wurth |
The News Gazette |
local news (Champaign/Urbana) - events, summer, C-U Pride Fest |
Aug. 19, 2011 |
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| "Pride weekend ahead!" by emma reaux | Smile Politely |
local news - lgbt, PrideFest, UP Center of Champaign County, Evelyne Tardy, Caroline Nappo, interview |
Click here to read this article online | Aug. 16, 2011 |
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"Mistake to bar religious group" by The News Gazette |
The News Gazette |
opinion piece - editorial, Pat Quinn, Catholic Charities, marriage, gay rights, politics |
July 15, 2011 |
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| "Camp Out: There is no sin to hate" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
film review - lgbt teens, LGBTQA Film Festival |
Click here to read this article online | June 10, 2011 |
| "It’s time to celebrate Pride Month!" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
local news - lgbt, Pride, UP Center of Champaign County, LGBTQA Film Festival |
Click here to read this article online | June 8, 2011 |
| "SP Radio Podcast: Kevin Johnson from the UP Center of Champaign County" by William Gillespie and C.D. Scoggins | Smile Politely |
local news - lgbt, Pride, sports, UP Center of Champaign County, civil unions, LGBTQA Film Festival, Kevin Johnson, interview, podcast (link to podcast is dead) |
Click here to read this article online | June 6, 2011 |
| "Civil Unions in Champaign-Urbana: June 2–4" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
local news - civil union announcements |
Click here to read this article online | June 5, 2011 |
| "Civil Unions finally arrive in Illinois" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
local news - gay, lesbian, bisexual civil rights, civil unions, Mickie Bailot, interviews |
Click here to read this article online | June 3, 2011 |
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"Civil Union: Registration Day: Photo Gallery" by Vanda Bidwell (photographer) |
The News Gazette |
local news (Central IL/Urbana) - Brookens Center, civil unions, illinois law, photo gallery, community members, couples, families |
June 1, 2011 |
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"Procedures ready for Civil Unions" by The News Gazette |
The News Gazette |
local news (Urbana) - civil unions, gay rights, politics, government, Gordy Hulten, Arnold Blockman, Champaign County Clerk, license |
May 31, 2011 |
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| "Milestone announcement forms for same-sex couples now available" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
local news - gay, lesbian, bisexual, lgbt, milestone announcements |
Click here to read this article online | May 31, 2011 |
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"Springfield PRIDE announces first annual Gay Pride Festival" |
The News Gazette |
area news (Central IL) - Springfield, events, PRIDE |
May 22, 2011 |
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| "Engagements/Civil Unions/Marriage announcements in Smile Politely" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
local news - lgbt, milestone announcements |
Click here to read this article online | Apr. 27, 2011 |
| "No guarantees of hearings on state maps" by Tom Kacich | The News Gazette |
state news - LGBT representation, minorities, government |
Click here to read this article online | Apr. 25, 2011 |
| "Robyn Ochs to speak at today’s Bi Fest" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
local news (campus) - bisexual, Bi Fest, Bi Pride UIUC, University of Illinois, Robyn Ochs, interview |
Click here to read this article online | Apr. 5, 2011 |
| "Gov. Pat Quinn to sign civil union law today" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
state news - gay, lesbian, bisexual civil rights, civil unions, Pat Quinn |
Click here to read this article online | Jan. 31. 2011 |
| "Riot Acts screening: A gender bending rock and roll fusion" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
local news - transgender, film screening preview, Simon Strikeback, interview |
Click here to read this article online | Jan. 26, 2011 |
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"Law on same-sex couples' hospital visits won't change much locally" by Debra Pressey
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The News Gazette |
local news (Champaign County) - hospitals, Urbana, Danville, Carle, Provena, hospitals, lgbt rights, couples, health, government, health care, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force |
Click here to read this article online | Jan. 20, 2011 |
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"Gay, lesbian and bisexual teens are punished more" by Deb Pressey |
The News Gazette |
national news - Yale University, lgbt youth, local writer covers national news |
Click here to read this article online | Dec. 7, 2010 |
| "Illinois Senate approves Civil Unions!" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
state news - gay, lesbian, bisexual civil rights, civil unions, Illinois Senate |
Click here to read this article online | Dec. 1, 2010 |
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"Frerichs, Rutherford among those backing civil unions" by Tom Kacich |
The News Gazette |
local news (Central IL) - government, politics, gay rights, civil unions, Pat Quinn, Mike Frerichs, Dan Rutherford, Illinois Senate |
Click here to read this article online | Dec. 1, 2010 |
| "Illinois Civil Unions Bill passes State House" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
state news - gay, lesbian, bisexual civil rights, civil unions, Illinois House of Representatives, SB1716, Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act, Greg Harris |
Click here to read this article online | Nov. 30, 2010 |
| "Bill allowing civil unions moves to Illinois Senate" by Tom Kacich | The News Gazette |
state news - local newspaper covers state news, gay rights, civil unions |
Click here to read this article online | Nov. 30, 2010 |
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"Daily dose: Local history, civil unions, prison populations, Andrzejewski, Bill Black, Tim Johnson, Michael Hogan, no record high" by Tom Kacich |
Central Illinois Gazette (blog, The News Gazette) |
local news (Central IL) - local history, Roman Catholic Church, civil unions, gay rights |
Click here to read this article online | Nov. 23, 2010 |
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"UI law students petition against Don't Ask Don't Tell Forum" by sahuoy |
The News Gazette |
opinion forum - local news, University of Illinois, campus, responses to Nov. 10 article, commentary, Don't Ask Don't Tell, government |
Click here to read this article online | Nov. 13, 2010 |
| "Review: From the Closet to the Courtroom" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
book review - gay, lesbian, bisexual, civil rights, marriage equality |
Click here to read this article online | Nov. 12, 2010 |
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"UI law students petition against Don't Ask Don't Tell" by Jodi Heckel |
The News Gazette |
local news (campus) - Don't Ask Don't Tell, University of Illinois, students, gay rights, government |
Click here to read this article online | Nov. 10, 2010 |
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"103rd Illinois House District: Jakobsson vs. Davis" by Tom Kacich |
The News Gazette |
local news (Champaign/Urbana) - government, politics, campaign, Naomi Jakobsson, Norman Davis, gay rights, civil unions, gay marriage |
Click here to read this article online | Oct. 31, 2010 |
| "LGBT Get Out the Vote party" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
local news - lgbt, elections, Jon Hansen, interview |
Click here to read this article online | Oct. 26, 2010 |
| "Religion professor back in UI Classroom" by Paul Wood | The News Gazette |
local news (campus) - Kenneth Howell, University of Illinois, homophobia, religion |
Click here to read this article online | Oct. 24, 2010 |
| "Spookifying! Weekend Family Picks" by Julie Wurth | Are We There Yet? (blog, The News Gazette) |
local news - events, families, lgbt families |
Click here to read this article online | Oct. 22, 2010 |
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"UI committee: Dismissed professor, others lack due-process protection" by Julie Wurth |
The News Gazette |
local news (campus) - University of Illinois, Kenneth Howell, Catholicism, religion, academic freedom, homophobia
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Click here to read this article online | Oct. 18, 2010 |
| "Jennifer Knapp: Anything but typical" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
concert preview - lesbian, Jennifer Knapp, interview |
Click here to read this article online | Oct. 12, 2010 |
| "LGBTC (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Cheerleader)" by John Flanagan | Smile Politely |
opinion - lgbt, advocacy |
Click here to read this article online | Oct. 8, 2010 |
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[TW] "Champaign couple claim beating was hate crime" by Mary Schenk |
The News Gazette |
local news (Champaign) - discrimination, hate crime, lesbian, violence, police |
Click here to read this article online | Oct. 7, 2010 |
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"Daily dose: Local history, Tribune ripped by NYT, I-74 Boys, Brady surprise, Tribune surprise, Quinn surprise, more wind turbines" by Tom Kacich |
The News Gazette |
state news - lgbt rights, civil unions, politics, government, laws, Illinois, Gov. Quinn |
Click here to read this article online | Oct. 6, 2010 |
| "Local Leading Ladies filmmakers are back in Chambana" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
film preview - lesbian, David Ward, Erik, Beahm, Daniel Beahm, Jennifer Bechtel, interview |
Click here to read this article online | Sept. 21, ,2010 |
| "Presidential proclamation reading event" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
national news, local news - lgbt community centers, Barack Obama, Kevin Johnson, DJ Randall, UP Center of Champaign County, Independent Media Center |
Click here to read this article online | Sept. 14, 2010 |
| "Walk, Run or Roll to fight AIDS" by emma reaux | Smile Politely |
local news - AIDS (prevention) |
Click here to read this article online | Sept. 8, 2010 |
| "CU Pride Fest review" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
local news - lgbt, pridefest, UP Center of Champaign County, review |
Click here to read this article online | Aug. 23, 2010 |
| "2,500 turn out for first C-U gay pride festival" by Paul Wood | The News Gazette |
local news (Urbana) - C-U Pride Fest, events, local lgbt community |
Click here to read this article online | Aug. 21, 2010 |
| "Representative Johnson’s record on gay rights" by Smile Politely editors | Smile Politely |
op-ed - lgbt civil rights, marriage equality, Representative Timothy V. Johnson (R-IL15) |
Click here to read this article online | Aug. 16, 2010 |
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"A year after denomination accepted gay clergy, some local Lutheran churches appear to be leaving" by Lynda Zimmer |
The News Gazette |
local news - religion, churches, Lutheranism, homosexual clergy, ELCA |
Click here to read this article online | Aug. 15, 2010 |
| "ELCA seeing decrease in income since decision on homosexuals" by Lynda Zimmer | The News Gazette |
local news - Lutheran Church, homosexual clergy decision |
Click here to read this article online | Aug. 15, 2010 |
| "CU Pride Fest Preview" by Beth Dillman | Smile Politely |
local news, county news - lgbt, Pride, UP Center of Champaign County |
Click here to read this article online | Aug. 11, 2010 |
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"Daily Dose: history, Dans, White Sox, Brady, gay marriage judge, FutureGen" by Tom Kacich |
Central Illinois Gazette |
local news (Central Illinois) - Watseka, gay and lesbian rights, marriage |
Click here to read this article online | Aug. 10, 2010 |
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"Group organizing gay celebration event in Champaign-Urbana" by Paul Wood |
The News Gazette |
local news (Urbana) - events, lgbt community, CU Pride Fest |
Click here to read this article online | Aug. 9, 2010 |
| "Professor in Talks to Return to Newman Center" by Paul Wood | The News Gazette |
local news (campus) - University of Illinois, religion professor, Ken Howell, homophobia case |
Click here to read this article online | Aug. 3, 2010 |
| "UI offers Kenneth Howell teaching job again" by Paul Wood | The News Gazette |
local news (campus) - Kenneth Howell, homophobia case, University of Illinois |
Click here to read this article online | July 30, 2010 |
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"UI offers to rehire Catholicism prof, ends funding from Newman Center" by Paul Wood |
The News Gazette |
local news (campus) - University of Illinois, religion, catholicism, homosexuality, homophobia, Ken Howell |
Click here to read this article online | July 29, 2010 |
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"The long path of Ken Howell, instructor who lost UI position" by Paul Wood |
The News Gazette |
local news (campus) - University of Illinois, religion, catholicism, homophobia, Ken Howell |
Click here to read this article online | July 25, 2010 |
| "Despite letter from UI, religion instructor doesn't expect to teach this fall" by Paul Wood | The News Gazette |
local news (campus) - University of Illinois, religion, catholicism, homophobia, Ken Howell |
Click here to read this article online | July 21, 2010 |
| "Giving the Devil his due" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
local news (campus) - gay, lesbian, Institute of Catholic Thought, St. John's Catholic Newman Center, University of Illinois, Catholicism, Kenneth J. Howell, opinion |
Click here to read this article online | July 15, 2010 |
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"Prof's dismissal doesn't look good" by The News Gazette |
The News Gazette |
opinion piece - campus, University of Illinois, editorial, academic freedom, Kenneth Howell, homophobia |
Click here to read this article online | July 15, 2010 |
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"UI grad student protests dismissal of instructor of Catholicism" by Jodi Heckel |
The News Gazette |
local news (campus) - Kenneth Howell, homophobia, academic freedom, University of Illinois |
Click here to read this article online | July 15, 2010 |
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"UI administrators ask committee to examine academic freedom over issue of fired professor" by Julie Wurth |
The News Gazette |
local news (campus) - Kenneth Howell, academic freedom, University of Illinois, homophobia |
Click here to read this article online | July 13, 2010 |
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"E-mail complaint from student about UI religion instructor" by The News Gazette |
The News Gazette |
local news (campus) - University of Illinois, Newman Center, Catholicism, Kenneth Howell, religion, homophobia |
Click here to read this article online | July 9, 2010 |
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[d] [tw] "E-mail that prompted complaint over UI religion class instructor" by Jodi Heckel |
The News Gazette |
local news (campus) - University of Illinois, Catholic Church, homophobia, morality, Kenneth Howell |
Click here to read this article online | July 9, 2010 |
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"Instructor of Catholicism at UI claims loss of job violates academic freedom" by Jodi Heckel |
The News Gazette |
local news (campus) - University of Illinois, Catholicism, Kenneth Howell, academic freedom |
Click here to read this article online | July 9, 2010 |
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"Urbana social justice class takes a look at 'isms'" by Jodi Heckel |
The News Gazette |
local news (Urbana) - Urbana High School, gay rights, social justice |
Click here to read this article online | June 29, 2010 |
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"Gays, lesbians and bisexuals have higher smoking rates, lung association says" by Deb Pressey |
The News Gazette |
national news - health, lgbt issues, smoking, national news covered by local writer |
Click here to read this article online | June 29, 2010 |
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"It's Your Business: New nightspot to open in a few weeks in Champaign" by Christine Des Garennes
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The News Gazette |
local news (Champaign) - Emerald City Lounge, LGBT Nightlife, business |
Click here to read this article online | June 27, 2010 |
| "Sneak Peek at Emerald City Lounge" by Beth Dillman | Smile Politely |
local news - lgbt, night life |
Click here to read this article online | May 21, 2010 |
| "Senate candidate's announcement telling" by The News Gazette | The News Gazette |
opinion piece - editorial, Alexi Giannoulias, politics, Republican, Don't Ask Don't Tell, marriage, lgbt rights, government |
Click here to read this article online | May 19, 2010 |
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"March planned Sunday in support of gay military man" by The News Gazette |
The News Gazette |
local news (campus) - DADT, LGBT rights, advocacy, eQuality Champaign-Urbana |
Click here to read this article online | April 24, 2010 |
| "New 'Archie' Character" by Aubrie Williams | The News Gazette |
national news - local writer reports national news, gay character, Archie, inclusivity |
Click here to read this article online | April 23, 2010 |
| "Die-In held on National Day of Silence" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
local news (campus) - lgbt teens, civil rights, protest, eCISSA, National Day of Silence |
Click here to read this article online | Apr. 19, 2010 |
| "Ex-Straight Conversion Therapy Camp Celebrates One Year Anniversary" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
parody - gay, lesbian, Kent Paris, Nehemiah Ministries, conversion therapy (parody) |
Click here to read this article online | Apr. 1, 2010 |
| "New speech issue for court" by The News Gazette | The News Gazette |
opinion piece - politics, editorial, First Amendment, anti-homosexual protests, Fred Phelps, gay-bashing |
Click here to read this article online | Mar. 11, 2010 |
| "The unwelcome return of Andy Martin" by The News Gazette | The News Gazette |
opinion piece - Andy Martin, Mark Kirk, politics, government, gay, candidate, rumor |
Click here to read this article online | Dec. 30, 2009 |
| "Anti-gay bullying to be addressed" by Jodi Heckel | The News Gazette |
local news (Champaign/Urbana) - bullying, education, Central Illinois Safe Schools Alliance, Mahomet High School, Centennial High School, Urbana High School, LGBT students |
Click here to read this article online | Oct. 30, 2009 |
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"Habitat director taking next step in Christian calling" by Julie Wurth |
The News Gazette |
local news (Champaign) - Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County, Eileen Gebbie, religion, anti-gay movement, coming out, people, Christianity, community member, gay Christians |
Click here to read this article online | June 28, 2009 |
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"Putting Out the Flame: after 11 years of publishing a newspaper for the gay community, Buff Carmichael calls it quits" by Dusty Rhodes
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The Illinois Times |
local news (Central Illinois) - The Prairie Flame, Buff Carmichael, Central Illinois gay newspaper |
Click here to read this article online | Sept. 10, 2008 |
| "Father offers portrait of son in own words" by Melissa Merli | The News Gazette |
local news (Urbana) - arts, entertainment, Charles Suhor, father of gay son |
Click here to read this article online | June 29, 2008 |
| "Let’s talk about Pride, baby" by Tracy Nectoux | Smile Politely |
local news (C-U, Champaign County) - lgbt, lgbt community centers, lgbt activism, lgbt civil rights, UP Center of Champaign County, Kevin Johnson, interview |
Click here to read this article online | June 10, 2010 |
| "Robed Oligarchs on a Rampage" by The News Gazette | The News Gazette |
opinion piece - same-sex marriage, civil unions, lgbt rights, government, politics, laws |
Click here to read this article online | May 22, 2008 |
| [tw] "Champaign man faces hate-crime charge in assault" by Steve Bauer | The News Gazette |
local news (Champaign) - hate crime, violence, discrimination |
Click here to read this article online | April 16, 2008 |
| "Harmony Week events focus on building tolerance" by Amy F. Reiter | The News Gazette |
local news (Urbana) - schools, education, same-sex parents, understanding harm in hurtful words |
Click here to read this article online | March 27, 2008 |
| "Champaign-Urbana Churches That Welcome the LGBT Community" by Ryan Neaveill | Smile Politely |
local news - lgbt, religion |
Click here to read this article online | March 26, 2008 |
| "What Does The Bible Really Say About Homosexuality?" by Ryan Neaveill | Smile Politely |
opinion - gay, lesbian, homosexuality, civil unions, Judaism, Christianity |
Click here to read this article online | March 6, 2008 |
| [tw]"Campus has nothing to fear from homosexuals" by Zach Wolek | The Daily Illini |
opinion - homophobia,. campus, bullying |
Click here to read this article online | Oct. 25, 2007 |
| "Courts wisely avoid same-sex marriage" by The News Gazette | The News Gazette |
opinion piece - marriage, gay rights, editorial |
Click here to read this article online | Oct. 9, 2006 |
| "Campaign 'whispers'" by Tom Kacich | The News Gazette |
local news - politics, campaign rumors, Mike Frerichs |
Click here to read this article online | Oct. 4, 2006 |
| "Legislative issue must go to legislature" by The News Gazette | The News Gazette |
opinion piece - marriage, lgbt rights, law, editorial |
Click here to read this article online | July 19, 2006 |
| "Gay marriage issue best left to state legislatures" by The News Gazette | The News Gazette |
opinion piece - marriage, law, lgbt rights, editorial |
Click here to read this article online | June 8, 2006 |
| "Illinois vote on gay marriage may have other consequences" by The News Gazette | The News Gazette |
opinion piece - editorial, marriage, law, lgbt rights, government, politics |
Click here to read this article online | May 11, 2006 |
| "Urbana High School students express opinions about sensitive topics" by Amy F. Reiter | The News Gazette |
local news (Urbana) - education, diversity, tolerance, homosexuality |
Click here to read this article online | April 14, 2006 |
| "County board OKs domestic partner policy" by Mike Monson | The News Gazette |
local news (Champaign County) - domestic partnership, benefits, law, government, lgbt rights |
Click here to read this article online | Jan. 27, 2006 |
| "County board to look at benefits for partners" by Mike Monson | The News Gazette |
local news (Champaign County) - domestic partnership, lgbt rights, benefits, law, government |
Click here to read this article online | Jan. 16, 2006 |
| "No room in 'Laramie' legend for ambiguity 11/12/05 column" by Jim Dey | The News Gazette |
local news (Champaign)/opinion - Central High School, The Laramie Project, Mattew Shepard |
Click here to read this article online | Nov. 14, 2005 |
| "Tentative OK for domestic partnership list" by Mike Monson | The News Gazette |
local news (Urbana) - laws, domestic partnership, government |
Click here to read this article online | April 26, 2005 |
| "Domestic partnership may get to document status" by Mike Monson | The News Gazette |
local news (Urbana) - laws, domestic partnership, government |
Click here to read this article online | April 23, 2005 |
| "Letter: Tapes reveal convictions" by | The Daily Illini |
opinion/national news - George W. Bush, lgbt rights, discrimination, hypocrisy, GOP |
Click here to read this article online | Feb. 23, 2005 |
| "Governor to sign gay rights measure" by Kate Clements | The News Gazette |
state news - state news covered by local reporter, gay rights, anti-discrimination, government, law |
Click here to read this article online | Jan. 12, 2005 |
| "Carle to appeal ruling on bias" by Philip Bloomer | The News Gazette |
local news (Urbana) - Carle Foundation hospital, discrimination case, lesbian employee |
Click here to read this article online | Nov. 25, 2004 |
| "Human Relation Commission backs charge of sex bias" by Mike Monson | The News Gazette |
local news (Urbana) - Carle Hospital, lesbian employee, discrimination case |
Click here to read this article online | Nov. 24, 2004 |
| "Closing arguments made in nurse case" by Paul Wood | The News Gazette |
local news (Urbana) - discrimination case, Carle Hospital, lesbian employee |
Click here to read this article online | Sept. 3, 2004 |
| "Lawmaker finds concern in union deal" by Kate Clements | The News Gazette |
state news - state news covered by local reporter, gay rights, domestic partnerships |
Click here to read this article online | June 25, 2004 |
| "Gays protest Illinois law" by Paul Wood | The News Gazette |
local news (Urbana) - laws, lgbt rights, protest, marriage, government |
Click here to read this article online | May 18, 2004 |
| "Urbana domestic partner benefits on horizon" by Mike Monson | The News Gazette |
local news (Urbana) - laws, domestic partnership, lgbt rights, government, benefits |
Click here to read this article online | Jan. 16, 2004 |
| "Area Episcopal Priests Protest Recent Decisions" by Lynda Zimmer | The News Gazette |
local news (Urbana) - homosexual relationships, religion, Episcopalians
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Click here to read this article online | Oct. 7, 2003 |
| "UI Trustees OK domestic partner benefits" by Jodi Heckel | The News Gazette |
local news (campus) - University of Illinois, domestic partnerships, benefits |
Click here to read this article online | July 18, 2003 |
| "Letters to the Editor: Gay Switchboard" by The Gay Illini | The Daily Illini |
opinion piece - Response to Oct. 29th (1975) article on the Gay Illini by Judith Agusti |
Click here to read this article online | Dec. 3, 1975 |
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"Gay Illini Discuss Concerns on Weekly Basis" by Judith Agusti |
The Daily Illini |
local news (campus) - the Gay Illini, University of Illinois, students, clubs, activism |
Click here to read this article online | Oct. 29, 1975 |
| "Feminism discussed at forum" by Kathy Bergen | The Daily Illini |
local news (campus) - feminism, radical feminism, women's movement, lesbianism |
Click here to read this article online | Oct. 29, 1975 |
| "Lesbians protest marriage license denial" by Associated Press | The Daily Illini |
state news (Chicago) - lgbt rights, marriage, laws, discrimination
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Click here to read this article online | Oct. 21, 1975 |
| "Gay Ban Hearings Begin" by associated press | The Daily Illini |
national news - campus paper covers national news, air force, civil liberties |
Click here to read this article online | Sept. 17, 1975 |
| [tw] "Gays Offer Reward for Assault Conviction" by associated press | The Daily Illini |
area news (Central IL) - Rock Island, violence, hate crime, stereotypes |
Click here to read this article online | July 30, 1975 |
| "Letters to the Editor: Gay Article Offensive" by anonymous | The Daily Illini |
opinion piece - gay bars |
Click here to read this article online | July 29, 1975 |
| "Where gays can feel unfettered" by Erica Hanson | The Daily Illini |
local news (Champaign) - lgbt community, nightlife, The Balloon Saloon |
Click here to read this article online | July 8, 1975 |
| "Lawyers request reform of homosexual raple laws" by associated press | The Daily Illini |
state news - sexual violence laws, Chicago, Illinois laws |
Click here to read this article online | Feb. 25, 1975 |
| "Categorizing the feminist cause" by Mary Pollock | The Daily Illini |
opinion - feminism, women's movement, women, the 'lesbian question', lesbian culture |
Click here to read this article online | Feb. 19, 1975 |
| "Urbana passes rights law" by Jan Baskin | The Daily Illini |
local news (Urbana) - lgbt rights, government, laws, discrimination laws |
Click here to read this article online | March 4, 1975 |
| "'George' hampered by poor directing: 'Sister George' a review" by Greg Schuler | The Daily Illini |
review - critique of dramatic stage performance with themes of homosexuality and gender roles. |
Click here to read this review online | Sept. 27, 1974 |
| "Doctor's Bag" advice column: "Is there such a thing as a hermaphrodite..." | The Daily Illini |
advice/opinion - sexuality, homosexuality |
Click here to read this article online | June 12, 1974 |
| "Lesbians Strive for End to Bias: gay women face harassment; some distrust counseling service" by Sharon Cohen | The Daily Illini | gay rights, women, lesbians, lesibian rights, discrimination | Click here to read this article online | May 1, 1974 |
| "Charges arise after 'gay' vote" by Arthur J. Snider | The Daily Illini |
national news - national news covered by campus newspaper, psychology, removal of homosexual as term of mental illness |
Click here to read this article online | April 7, 1974 |
| [d] "Everybody has a tolerance limit" by Mike Royko | The Daily Illini |
opinion/state news - campus paper publishes Chicago article, controversy, gay rights |
Click here to read this article online | March 30, 1974 |
| [D] "'Women and Madness' - Important but Flawed" by Jan Baskin | The Daily Illini |
book review/opinion - homosexuality, mental health, society, lesbian |
Click here to read this article online |
March 28, 1974 |
| "Doctors hit calling gays normal" by associated press | The Daily Illini |
state news - campus paper publishes Chicago article about debate over removing homosexuality as mental illness |
Click here to read this article online | Feb. 23, 1974 |
| "But everybody's doing it" by Rich Cahan | The Daily Illini |
opinion - media, television, pop culture, sex, sexuality |
Click here to read this article online | Nov. 17, 1973 |
| "To the Editor: Not all lesbians butch or femme" by Lorraine Allen | The Daily Illini |
opinion - lesbian culture, gender roles, response to Oct. 27th article, "Gay Women..." |
Click here to read this article online | Nov. 7, 1973 |
| "The Gay Community: for some, living borders on the impossible" by Rich Cahan | The Daily Illini | LGBT Community, campus, University of Illinois, bullying, harassment, discrimination, gay rights, lgbt students, the closet, coming out, prejudice, stereotypes, first gay bar | Click here to read this article online | Oct. 27, 1973 |
| "Gay Women: a different world" by unknown | The Daily Illini | lesbian life, Champaign gay bar, lesbian community in Champaign-Urbana | Click here to read this article online | Oct. 27, 1973 |
| "Sex change surgery paid by insurance" by associated press | The Daily Illini |
state news - health, insurance, laws, sex change surgery, trans issues, state news covered by campus newspaper |
Click here to read this article online | Oct 17, 1973 |
| "Out of the closet? A dissent" by Thomas Veal | The Daily Illini | lgbt rights, equality, law, government, Champaign-Urbana, politics | Click here to read this article online | Sept. 20, 1973 |
| "Gays' civil liberties should be guaranteed" by unknown | The Daily Illini | gay rights, laws, civil liberties, Urbana | Click here to read this article online | Sept. 14, 1973 |
| "Urbana may restudy 'gay rights'" by Jane Fritsch | The Daily Illini |
local news (Urbana) - homosexual bill of rights, city law, civil rights, community problems, Urbana City Council |
Click here to read this article online | Sept. 7, 1973 |
| "Gay Rights Bill Passes Urbana Panel" by unknown | The Daily Illini |
local news (Urbana) - homosexual bill of rights, city law, civil rights, community problems, Urbana City Council |
Click here to read this article online | Aug. 28, 1973 |
| "To the Editor: In support of gays" by name withheld | The Daily Illini |
opinion piece - response to letter to the editor from Aug. 3 by Lee F McKenzie , gay rights, homophobia, laws, Gay Liberation Movement |
Click here to read this article online | Aug. 24, 1973 |
| [D]"To The Editor: Gays shouldn't be encouraged" by Lee F. McKenzie | The Daily Illini |
opinion piece - gay rights, gay, lesbian, homosexuality, Gay Liberation Movement, laws |
Click here to read this article online | Aug. 3, 1973 |
| "Urbana re-tables gay rights bill" by Jane Fritsch | The Daily Illini |
local news (Urbana) - homosexual bill of rights, city law, civil rights, community problems, Urbana City Council |
Click here to read this article online | July 10, 1973 |
| "Borchers Hits Gay Funding" by Rich Cahan | The Daily Illini | gay organizations, Illinois State University, Gay People's Alliance, funding | Click here to read this article online | May 25, 1973 |
| "Cities should ensure equal treatment for gays" by unknown | The Daily Illini |
local news - gay rights bill, city laws |
Click here to read this article online | May 22, 1973 |
| "Council kills gay rights proposal" by Greg Miller | The Daily Illini |
local news (Champaign) - Champaign City Council, gay rights, Champaign laws |
Click here to read this article online | May 16, 1973 |
| "Champaign to rule on titles, gay bill" by unknown | The Daily Illini |
local news (Champaign) - Champaign City Council, gay rights, Champaign laws |
Click here to read this article online | May 15, 1973 |
| "Council sets fund use meetings" by Greg Miller | The Daily Illini |
local news (Champaign) - Champaign City Council, gay rights, Champaign laws |
Click here to read this article online | May 9, 1973 |
| "Mayoral hopefuls speak" by Bob Hykan | The Daily Illini |
local news (Urbana) - politics, gay rights, campaign, laws
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Click here to read this article online | March 20, 1973 |
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"Letters to the Editor: Gay Rights Act Necessary" by Roger Walther (president, C-U - U of I Gay Liberation) |
The Daily Illini | Gay Civil Rights Act, Champaign City Council | Click here to read this article online | Nov. 22, 1972 |
| Picture: "Members of the Gay Liberation Front staged sit-in..." by Roxanne Levine | The Daily Illini |
image - protest, GLF, gay rights, Champaign |
Click here to read this article online | Nov. 20, 1972 |
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"Letters to the Editor: Gay Letters" by anonymous
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The Daily Illini |
opinion piece - Response to letter from May 10 1972 - "Gay Teach-in" |
Click here to read this article online | May 18, 1972 |
| "Question to Dr. Werner: I am worried about becoming a homosexual" by anon/Arthur Werner | The Daily Illini |
advice column - sexuality, relationships, the closet, coming out, psychiatry |
Click here to read this article online | May 11, 1972 |
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"Letters to the Editor: Gay Teach-In" by anonymous
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The Daily Illini |
opinion piece - students, letter, lgbt issues, race issues, black gay liberation |
Click here to read this article online | May 10, 1972 |
| "Gay Issue Distorted" by Dr. Arnold Werner | The Daily Illini |
opinion/advice piece - stereotypes, sexuality, sexual behavior |
Click here to read this article online | May 4, 1972 |
| "Gay Liberation Front Pickets Wigwam" by Jackie Zimmerman | The Daily Illini |
local news - Wigwam restaraunt, GLF, discrimination |
Click here to read this article online | April 15, 1972 |
| "Gay Liberation Front letter: Urbana Dress Code Hit" by Ronald L. Knecht | The Daily Illini |
local news (Urbana) - gender roles, discrimination, lgbt rights, dress code |
Click here to read this article online | Jan. 8, 1972 |
| "Gay Liberation 'Trying to Break Down Barriers" by Mary Anne Diehl | The Daily Illini | gay liberation | Click here to read this article online | Oct. 16, 1971 |
| "Laws Inhibit Homosexual Activity" by Margaret Bicek | The Daily Illini | gay rights, Illinois laws, Champaign County laws | Oct. 16, 1971 | |
| [D] "Psychologist Works with Gay People" by Jim Gehring | The Daily Illini | psychology, anti-gay, mental health, Charles R. Young | Click here to read this article online | Oct. 16, 1971 |
| [tw] "Gay Liberation and Humanity" by Mike Presser | The Daily Illini | gay rights, gay liberation, bullying, campus | Click here to read this article online | June 29, 1971 |
| "GLF Seeks Social Outlets" by Pat Reynolds | The Daily Illini | University of Illinois, campus, gay liberation, clubs, attitudes, Gay Liberation Front | Click here to read this article online | March 12, 1971 |
| "Board of regents 'acted illegally': Homosexual wins fight in court for job" by associated press | The Daily Illini |
national news - campus newspaper reports on national news, discrimination case, University of Minnesota |
Click here to read this article online | Sept. 23, 1970 |
| [d] "2 Analyze 'Gay Life' Psychology" by Paula House | The Daily Illini | psychology, sexuality, laws | Click here to read this article online | Feb. 20, 1970 |
| "'Boys in Band' real art" by Robert C. Cooper | The Daily Illini |
film review - critical review of student film |
Click here to read this article online | June 25, 1970 |
| "The cutting room: 'Gay Deceivers'" by Richard Keenan | The Daily Illini |
film review - the draft, politics, satire, homosexuality, Gay Liberation Front |
Click here to read this article online | Dec. 12, 1969 |
| "Les Biches" Advertisement | The Daily Illini |
advertisement - films, students, campus, homosexuality |
Click here to read this article online | March 18, 1969 |
| "Persson in 'Therese and Isabelle' - lesbian story of couple in love" by Richard Keenan | The Daily Illini |
film review - love, lesbian, Therese and Isabelle, movies |
Click here to read this article online | Nov. 20, 1968 |
| "In Black experience performance... Talent abounds at depot" by Marge Ferroli | The Daily Illini |
local news (campus) - events, theater, African American culture, lesbian culture |
Click here to read this article online | Oct. 17, 1968 |
| "Eye: Draft Women Now" Advertisement | The Daily Illini |
advertisement - women, homosexual men, the draft |
Click here to read this article online | March 8, 1968 |
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[d] "The World of the Homosexual: What are they really like?" by Frank Speltz |
The Daily Illini | prejudice, homosexuality, society, sociology | Click here to read this article online | Aug. 3, 1967 |
| "Bottled in drab existence: Homosexuals live 'lone" by Jim Bradley | The Daily Illini | campus LGBT community, students, campus | Click here to read this article online | June 4, 1966 |
| "The Homosexual: a stranger in society... 'I Can Never Be Happy'" by Jim Bradley | The Daily Illini | LGBT students at UIUC, campus life, tolerance on campus | Click here to read this article online | June 3, 1966 |
| "The Bookstall: 'The Well of Loneliness' is an astounding novel" by unknown | The Daily Illini |
book review - book review of English novel from campus newspaper, lesbian, Great Britain
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Click here to read this article online | Feb. 9, 1929 |
1. Although it may not always present positive views, portraying local history accurately is important for several reasons. Firstly, by seeing the past clearly, we see how we have developed and grown as a community. We see what those within our community have accomplished and the adversity that has been overcome. Secondly, we learn from the past, and therefore should not censor our history.
2.A "trigger warning" is something used to alert people when an internet post, article, picture, video, audio clip, or some other media could potentially cause extremely negative reactions (such as post-traumatic flashbacks, self-harm, strong emotional responses, etc.) due to its content. Usually abbreviated as "TW".
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